Erenjaeger said:So a bigger mirror means higher resolution so you can see more detail at greater distances right?
Erenjaeger said:does it also mean it can collect more light so it will be able to see dimmer stars that wouldn't usually be able to be seen??
davenn said:tho regardless of the size of the scope, it will still have a limiting magnitude for that particular size
Erenjaeger said:does it also mean it can collect more light so it will be able to see dimmer stars that wouldn't usually be able to be seen??
The larger the mirror size, the greater the telescope sensitivity. This is because a larger mirror can collect more light, allowing for fainter objects to be detected and observed.
A larger mirror also leads to better resolution, as it can capture more fine details and distinguish between objects that are close together. This is important for studying objects that are smaller or farther away.
Yes, there are practical and technological limitations to the size of telescope mirrors. Currently, the largest telescope mirrors are around 10 meters in diameter. Beyond this size, it becomes difficult to construct and maintain a stable and precise mirror.
A more sensitive telescope can observe fainter objects, such as distant galaxies and stars. It can also study objects in more detail, such as detecting the presence of planets around other stars. Therefore, the sensitivity of a telescope greatly expands the range of objects that can be studied.
Yes, there are other factors that can influence the sensitivity of a telescope, such as the quality of the mirror's surface, the design of the telescope's optics, and the efficiency of its detectors. These factors must also be carefully considered and optimized to achieve maximum sensitivity.